bronyaur1:Remember in 2010, how the GOP got the JebusNuts out with gay marriage votes?

What do you think is going to happen this November in response to all the anti-reproduction rights nuttery going on right now?

I think people's irrational hate of Obama (you know, the black guy) and the out-and-out lies told about him and his record will override whatever batshiattery the GOP keeps doubling down on and it will be an extremely close election.

So what...and, what's the hurry? Take a day and research it. Hell, I personally wouldn't chose abortion as a contraception. I kinda already know what causes babies to happen. But, whatever...knock yourself out. I'm payin' for it anyway...

The mandated waiting period is a good idea and I see nothing wrong with it. That being said, It'll be interesting to see how the erroneous abortion/breast cancer provision can withstand legal challenges with so many health organizations' research showing no such direct link.

Sumo Surfer:The mandated waiting period is a good idea and I see nothing wrong with it. That being said, It'll be interesting to see how the erroneous abortion/breast cancer provision can withstand legal challenges with so many health organizations' research showing no such direct link.

Sumo Surfer:The mandated waiting period is a good idea and I see nothing wrong with it. That being said, It'll be interesting to see how the erroneous abortion/breast cancer provision can withstand legal challenges with so many health organizations' research showing no such direct link.

I'm not sure a mandatory waiting period is a good idea in all cases. I'd imagine that a rape victim doesn't WANT to wait any longer than is medically necessary to get rid of the rape baby she's carrying.

dslfobia:So what...and, what's the hurry? Take a day and research it. Hell, I personally wouldn't chose abortion as a contraception. I kinda already know what causes babies to happen. But, whatever...knock yourself out. I'm payin' for it anyway...

Chariset:I'm okay with this as long there are similar conditions for Viagra prescriptions.

I'm OK with that. I think the original prescribing information required a diagosis of erectile dysfunction that was amenable to that class of drug and a psychological evaluation to rule out other causes.

It seems like it would be good medical practice to do that rather than just handing out pills because people ask for them.

Since no amount of added outrage on my part can make any particular, and all off the serious and witty comments on the ridiculousness of these bills have been made at this point, my only remaining question is: Does the RNC coordinate this in a memo it sends out to state legislatures, or do individual Republicans just watch the news and go "hey, that idea that's getting nothing but non-stop negative reactions from 65% of the country sounds awesome, we should try that here!"

Weaver95:I'm not sure a mandatory waiting period is a good idea in all cases. I'd imagine that a rape victim doesn't WANT to wait any longer than is medically necessary to get rid of the rape baby she's carrying.

That's a good point. Utah waives its waiting period in cases of rape (among other reasons), and I wouldn't be surprised if other states have similar exceptions.

GAT_00:syrynxx: It is unreal how many legislatures have gone crazy with female reproductive issues. What the hell is going on? Was there an after-school special I missed?

Yeah. The moron masses elected Republicans.

I think it has to deal with the fact that many on the right are perceiving a tremendous culture war and they are trying to push back. The rights of homosexuals have increased and they don't like it. Employers must cover birth control costs for insurance and they don't like it. Islam is gaining ground in America and they don't like it.

Sumo Surfer:Weaver95: I'm not sure a mandatory waiting period is a good idea in all cases. I'd imagine that a rape victim doesn't WANT to wait any longer than is medically necessary to get rid of the rape baby she's carrying.

That's a good point. Utah waives its waiting period in cases of rape (among other reasons), and I wouldn't be surprised if other states have similar exceptions.

AbbeySomeone: Don't let them get their foot in the door.

Meanwhile, my state has a three-day consent waiting period for vasectomies.

Life-changing procedures shouldn't be simplified to the point of looking at a menu and ordering takeout (forgive the pun).

Yes, because having a proceedure as serious as an abortion is an impulse buy. You know, there you are...walking down the street with your friends. You pass by a Planned Parenthood clinic and see the "ABORTIONS HALF OFF!" sign and think to yourself 'holy shiat, can't pass up a deal like that!'

vernonFL:The people passing these laws are not women, and not doctors or healthcare professionals.

The relationship between a doctor and patient is being tampered with by people who have no idea what they are doing.

I may be going out on a limb here but I don't see an abortionist as an important member of one's healthcare team. I don't think the abortionist has the well being of all his patients foremost in his mind.

Titor's Time Machine:Sumo Surfer: Weaver95: I'm not sure a mandatory waiting period is a good idea in all cases. I'd imagine that a rape victim doesn't WANT to wait any longer than is medically necessary to get rid of the rape baby she's carrying.

That's a good point. Utah waives its waiting period in cases of rape (among other reasons), and I wouldn't be surprised if other states have similar exceptions.

AbbeySomeone: Don't let them get their foot in the door.

Meanwhile, my state has a three-day consent waiting period for vasectomies.

Life-changing procedures shouldn't be simplified to the point of looking at a menu and ordering takeout (forgive the pun).

Yes, because having a proceedure as serious as an abortion is an impulse buy. You know, there you are...walking down the street with your friends. You pass by a Planned Parenthood clinic and see the "ABORTIONS HALF OFF!" sign and think to yourself 'holy shiat, can't pass up a deal like that!'

farksake.

I've had them just because they are buy one get one free. Stamp cards and sales are where it;s at. Getting knocked up and having my uterus invaded are fun ways to bond with my other irresponsible and unlucky friends.

You know, if I was absolutely, utterly certain that none of these awful laws would pass Constitutional muster, and if I were a political type, I might feel that this is a really, really good idea for Democratic operatives to introduce/champion in secret. What with the birth control bullshiat and abortion rights restrictions that are currently under debate in the US, I can easily see the female vote throwing Obama another term, returning the House to Democratic control, and strengthening the Senate majority, as well as turning a bunch of states to Democratic control. Hell, this batch of anti-sex, anti-female laws might just set us up for real healthcare reform, real tax reform, etc.

Well, there is a war on stupidity going on, plus pushback against the Republican War on Women, so yeah, there kind of is a war against Christianity. Christians like being ignorant and oppressing people.